Nine Farm Equipment Magazine staff reporters attended the Farm Progress Show of 2012 in Boone, Iowa, August 28-30th. They shot video, "tweeted" and "facebooked" along the way. Here is just a sampling of what they learned:
Videos:
Versatile Displays First Combine To Enter Market in a Decade
Calmer Introduces World's First 12 Inch Row Corn Head
Record-Breaking Horsch Maestro Shown at Farm Progress Show 2012
Horsch Anderson Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility
Alliance Between Alamo Group and Alo for Quicke Loaders
Mahindra Unveils Interim Tier 4 'mCRD' Technology
New Hemisphere GPS Outback Max
Kinze New ISO Compatibility at Farm Progress 2012
Kinze Unveils New Twin Row Planter at Farm Progress 2012
Case IH Adds New 920 Nutri-Placer Applicator at Farm Progress 2012
Case IH Introduces New Twin Row Planter at Farm Progress 2012
Michelin YIELDBIB Tires at Farm Progress 2012
New Kubota M135GX at The 2012 Farm Progress Show
Kubota Celebrating Their 40th Anniversary at The 2012 Farm Progress Show
May Wes 14 Inch Stalk Stompers at Farm Progress 2012
Bestway AutoGlide Auto Boom Height Control System at Farm Progress Show 2012
Trelleborg Rolls Out 'Premium Option' Tractor Tires
Unveiling of New Case IH Combine Features at Farm Progress Show 2012
Social Media Updates:
Here are some of the most interesting/insightful things they saw at the show:
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Trimble launches Connected Farm app for smartphones, in conjunction with Vehicle Management tool #FPS12 http://ow.ly/i/SX08
- Trimble's new portable WM-Topo Survey System for water management. #FPS12 http://ow.ly/i/SX2Q
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Jeff Doran Planalytics #fps12 expects trend toward norm to below norm temps and norm to above norm moisture for Corn Belt.
- ow.ly/i/SXs5 Capello's folding, chopping corn head. Unique at show says Jerod Johnson. Dealer territories open #fps12
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ow.ly/i/SXGx New Camoplast 6500 heavy duty track carries twice load capacity, features Duradive internal design #fps12
- ow.ly/i/SY1H Exactrix building new high-speed, low disturbance fertilizer coulter from DMR
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ow.ly/i/SY99 Alliance Tire offers only steel belted radial in ag and offers tires from row crop & sprayers to skid steers #fps12
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Hardi #fps12 launching 8500 Commander pull-type sprayer with 2,250-gal tank; 4400 will become 5000 and 6600 to 7000. 10,000 is biggest.
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Kinze launches new twin row sugar beet planter with ISO compatibility option #FPS12 and Integra display http://ow.ly/i/SYDK
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#Kinze new sugar beet planter available 24/36 row, 22" or 20" can rotate with corn and beans #fps12
- Greg Pollock, Alamo-Rhino, explains new strategic partnership w/ ALO-Quicke Loaders #FPS12 http://ow.ly/i/SYLQ
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Sunflower #fps12 adds 35 & 40-ft split wing models of 6631 vertical tillage tool, expanding off 32-ft model.
- ow.ly/i/SZu9 Great Plains unveils 20-ft Yield Pro 825R that rotates on pivot point for narrow transport #fps12
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Luke Thornton explains new high-speed Maestro corn planter unveiled by Horsch-Anderson at #FPS12 pic.twitter.com/yehiKBaQ
- Schaben's LA5000 liquid applicator w/ 750 or 1000-gal tank, 20-in coulters, adjustable down pressure. #fps12
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CaseIH AFS support can serve as "dealer report card" on efficiency and type of precision calls; Trevor Meacham #FPS12
- Stine's 12-in corn planter, saw yields of 145-155 w/ just 0.38 in rain since mid-June. #fps12 http://ow.ly/i/T096
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Mfgrs. talking about need for technology training to expand beyond precision specialists to "wrench turners" #FPS12
- Schaben's LA5000 liquid applicator has 750 or 1000-gal tank, 20-in coulters, adjustable down pressure. http://ow.ly/i/T0Qk
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Brillion shows 4630-36 Folding Seeder for large alfalfa growers. 36 ft, quick & easy field to transport #FPS12 pic.twitter.com/G03ve7kP
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1st combine intro in a decade comes from Versatile at #FPS12 . 490 hp, Class 8, Rotating Concave Rotary System pic.twitter.com/MUHcw0RC
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1st-ever showing of Precision Planting Delta Force 20/20 at #FPS12 Hydraulic system=rapid response & ROW-TO-ROW control pic.twitter.com/4sCUTcvn
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#Kinze and Luc Van Herle presents new ISO compatible technology at #fps12 http://ow.ly/diRrY
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#Kinze re-introduces the Twin-Row Planter at #fps12 http://ow.ly/djnC2
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David Long of #Case_IH previews the new 920 Nutri-Placer Applicator at #fps12 http://ow.ly/djp8f
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Overriding theme re: drought's impact @ #FPS12. W/ recent bull yrs, farmers can endure 1 drought, but back-2-back ones would cause worry
- Graham Equipment's electric planter drive don't require chains or sprockets, interface w/ major GPS guidance. #fps12 http://ow.ly/i/T8Vv
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#Case_IH introduces the new CaseIH Twin Row at #fps12 http://ow.ly/djpQL
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#agmichelin officially introduces YIELDBIB #ag tires at #fps12 http://ow.ly/djqLc
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Phil Draude, Brokaw Supply #precisionag spec., explains @RavenIndustries Force CS liquid injection box for rootworm http://ow.ly/i/T9tB
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What began as a cab redesign on Nitro&Condor SP sprayers provided new layout feat. like front stair-style ladder #FPS12 pic.twitter.com/t9AI5mi0
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Niche precision market emerging for GPS drain tile design & installation; Thomas Kolbe, tech support, Wayne's Inc. Tile "explosion" now.
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Aerway shows larger CCT, 30-ft w/ bigger wheels, no-lube bearings, easier transport & other improvements #FPS12 http://ow.ly/i/T9Ve
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ow.ly/i/T9YK Hydraulic powered grain cart axles now available from Mud Hog #fps12
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Ronnie Holt & Dave Moeller @ planter attachment mfr Martin Ind. Best summer-season sales ever, says Holt #FPS12 http://ow.ly/i/T9Zl
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ow.ly/i/Ta2q Dawn Equipment showing new Foresight system that helps planter adjust to changing soil conditions on the go #FPS12
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@Case_IH dealers offering $5k DEF deliv system on Thunder Creek fuel trailer as free option w/ SCR-powered equip #FPS12 pic.twitter.com/e0IHxqcg
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ow.ly/i/TazH Another entry into the efforts to avoid tire damage #fps12 The Stalk Smasher from RWS
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@Case_IH unveils QuadTrac for row-crop tractors. Steiger RowTrac better bal., less compaction vs. twin tracks #FPS12 pic.twitter.com/imGyxw6n
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#kubota new M135gx has new cab built with room for 2 #fps12 http://ow.ly/i/TaJI
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Heard at #fps12 on OEMs' Brand Purity: When farmer wants product mainline doesn't make & dealer is forbidden 2 carry, OEM & dealer BOTH lose
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Sheyenne updated BlackMax Compact Tractor Snow Blower w/ deeper opening—ease of maintenance—& heavier delighting #FPS12 pic.twitter.com/TC4wGUq0
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In 3rd yr w/ ditcher product, Sheyenne reports high interest in Cyclone to maintain waterways & terrace-building #FPS12 pic.twitter.com/BvJEGgi6
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Mike Irish shares Brillion's demand can rise w/ drought. Pulverizers conserve H2O, producers need good seeders w/ higher hay prices #FPS12
- Summers Mfg showing 2510 Diamond Tillage unveiled last yr at #FPS12; a hybrid between vertical tillage & disc pic.twitter.com/vmizvZBg
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Micro-Trak's Troy Thompson sees a vibrant market for knob-based precision rate control tools vs. touch screen. #FPS12
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Growers starting to embrace apps as "electronic library" of planting info, say app developers like AgLogic, less burden on dealers. #FPS12
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ow.ly/i/Td8S Mahindra's Omkar Nabar discussing its new mCRD Tier IV technology on the 8560 model.
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Apache introduces Plus 2 model SP Sprayer 98% w/ engine efficiency (vs. 70% of hydrostatics). High power-2-ground at lower rated hp #FPS12
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Met w/ Lori Costello, @AgLeaderTech, to discuss technology awareness & knowledge voids among equip dealers selling #precisionag at #FPS12
- 24 rows of 48-row Bauer Built corn planter w/ Dawn attachments. Will be equipped w/ ForeSight. #fps12 http://ow.ly/i/TdS3
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Orthman's new config. of 1tRIPr striptill rig #FPS12. Billed as DROUGHT DEFENSE; gives corn better chance in dry cond. pic.twitter.com/rMgqsepy
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ow.ly/i/T65L Trelleborg launches Power Needs Power premium products campaign in support w/ Challenger Tractor @andrea_masella
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Former Ky. JD dealer-principal Sam Lawson seeking N.A. dealers for Tango4 aluminum cornhead from Argentina #FPS12 pic.twitter.com/sjpAnfEU
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#landpride Predicts demand for Fall and Spring Pasture reseeding with grass drills #fps12 http://ow.ly/i/Tlv9
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Paul Williams w/ #kubota tells us about the all new MG135GX at Farm Progress #fps12 http://ow.ly/dlkoB
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We talk with #Kubota about the 40th Anniversary and how they are adding #jobs in the #USA at Farm Progress #fps12 http://ow.ly/dllo2
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“Dealers critical to ownership experience. Dealer-mfr relationship is critical to delivering the value prop." #fps12 http://ow.ly/dlHFf
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Insightful dialog w/ Charlie May, @ApacheSprayer, on social networks, analytics & effective reach he is seeing in ag machinery market
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Good dialog w/ shortline-only dealer at Salford. Vic Weisberg (IA) cited 7 key lines. "Operate off own $ & you don't hve to worry." #fps12
- ow.ly/i/ToIO #fps12 new from #kuhn Krause Excelerator vert tillage up 40' ready I Fall
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